Stories of lived experience written by the people who have lived it. Get an insight into the different views of mental health through these amazing personal stories.
Bek
Bek shares her personal experience of living with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression and an acquired brain injury.
Nayonika
Nayonika shares her personal experience living with depression, anxiety and ADHD.
Lisa
Lisa shares her personal experience of living with Bipolar disorder and a personality disorder.
Nellie
Nellie shares her personal experience of receiving her first mental health diagnosis at 22.
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